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    Re: Apostrophiles

    Actually, the one I'm finding most annoying at the moment, is the misuse of, well, of

    I could of gone outside, but I stayed inside.

    Dunno why, but that one just gets me!

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    Re: Apostrophiles

    Quote Originally Posted by TheTramp View Post
    Actually, the one I'm finding most annoying at the moment, is the misuse of, well, of

    I could of gone outside, but I stayed inside.

    Dunno why, but that one just gets me!
    Spoken, its not too bad as its simply a misprounciation of the contraction 'could've'. It does show that a lack of understanding of basic grammar is much more obvious in written form.

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    Re: Apostrophiles

    Quote Originally Posted by Steven666 View Post
    [and for reference this childish typing from me will continue until the case of calling people a (k)nob is not a socially accepted practice here]
    Quote Originally Posted by Gav View Post
    BTW, it never was a socially acceptable practice for people to call you a kn0b, you kn0b.
    Quote Originally Posted by robd View Post
    Don't you mean (k)nob, you (k)nob?
    Quote Originally Posted by Double Trouble View Post
    You are protesting about being called a kn0b, by being a kn0b. Is that some kind or Irony?
    It was me that made the original (k)nob joke. I've had my posts deleted and had a slap from a moderator...

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    Re: Apostrophiles

    Quote Originally Posted by batnurse View Post
    It was me that made the original (k)nob joke. I've had my posts deleted and had a slap from a moderator...
    Sigh...
    http://www.cerocscotland.com/forum/misc.php?do=cfrules

    Issues concerning moderation will NOT be discussed in the open forum.
    Clear?

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    Re: Apostrophiles

    Quote Originally Posted by Tessalicious View Post
    I'm recruiting for 3 vacancies, where I'm mostly looking at new science graduates. I receive six CVs (which is low, but quite normal). Two of the CVs are written well, without any icky SPaG, but don't have any experience or quite the right degree. Two are riddled with errors, but the candidates have the right degree, at least. The final two are written in 'txt spk', but the candidates are otherwise perfect.
    Based on the stereotype of doctor's handwriting and notes, these last two sound absolutely perfect.
    Let your mind go and your body will follow. – Steve Martin, LA Story

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    Re: Apostrophiles

    Quote Originally Posted by David Bailey View Post
    Blimey, I really should read those rules...

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    Re: Apostrophiles

    Quote Originally Posted by batnurse View Post
    It was me that made the original (k)nob joke. I've had my posts deleted and had a slap from a moderator...
    Quote Originally Posted by David Bailey View Post
    Sounds like a bit of a kn0bby rule to me.

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    Re: Apostrophiles

    Quote Originally Posted by batnurse View Post
    Blimey, I really should read those rules...
    Oh, you are sooooo in trouble. Best go into hibernation or slip out only under cover of darkness from now on.

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    Re: Apostrophiles

    Quote Originally Posted by batnurse View Post
    Blimey, I really should read those rules...
    Quote Originally Posted by Lost Leader View Post
    Oh, you are sooooo in trouble.
    Don't you kn0bs learn anything? You NEVER admit to not reading the rules. It clearly states that you have to read the rules, in the rules...haven't you read them for goodness sakes....!


    Oh...hang on a minute

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    Re: Apostrophiles

    Quote Originally Posted by David Bailey View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by batnurse View Post
    It was me that made the original (k)nob joke. I've had my posts deleted and had a slap from a moderator...
    Sigh...
    http://www.cerocscotland.com/forum/misc.php?do=cfrules

    Issues concerning moderation will NOT be discussed in the open forum.
    Clear?
    Not really. I read that as meaning that moderators wouldn't discuss their decisions on the open forum, not that members cannot discuss it.
    Which would mean that you, Mr. Bailey, have just broken your own rules.

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    Re: Apostrophiles

    Quote Originally Posted by Twirly View Post
    Does anyone else type words out in full and use apostrophes correctly when texting, or is it just me?
    Nope - it's not just you. I can't STAND sending text messages out without proper spelling, grammer & punctuation.

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    Re: Apostrophiles

    Quote Originally Posted by Lost Leader View Post
    Oh, you are sooooo in trouble. Best go into hibernation or slip out only under cover of darkness from now on.

    What's new?! I'm currently spending most of my time teaching baby bats to feed themselves and fly Hard work, but fun, and very satisfying

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    Re: Apostrophiles

    Quote Originally Posted by batnurse View Post
    What's new?! I'm currently spending most of my time teaching baby bats to feed themselves and fly Hard work, but fun, and very satisfying
    humans NEED to teach bats to eat???

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    Quote Originally Posted by dep View Post
    humans NEED to teach bats to eat???
    If they're being weaned in captivity, yes.

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